St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Denton, Texas Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Gathering around God s Word

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1 St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Denton, Texas Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 29, 2013, 8:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. Hearing devices and large print Bibles and hymnals are available. Ask an usher. Gathering around God s Word Prelude Variations on If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee Georg Böhm Welcome and Call to Worship *Hymn 473 For the Beauty of the Earth dix x *Opening Prayer Lisa Patterson Confession of Sin God, you call us to service in your realm on earth, but we are slow to say Here I am Lord, send me. We want others to serve in our place, and, if we do serve, we prefer the easy jobs. Forgive us, Lord, for the ways in which we attempt to move you to the margins of our lives and for the ways that we consider service in your realm to be of little consequence. Help us to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. (silent confession) Kyrie (Hymnal No. 565) Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Words of Forgiveness Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel. People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God! Summary of the Law *Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. Prayer for Illumination Proclaiming God s Word David Strutton First Scripture Reading Job 38:1-24 Old Testament, page 458 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Children s Sermon Children ages three years through kindergarten are invited to go to the Children s Chapel at this time. Older children are invited to remain in the sanctuary with their parents.

2 Anthem How Firm a Foundation arr. Dan Forrest Text: Hymn 361 Second Scripture Reading Job 38:25-41 Old Testament, page 459 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon No Easy Answers Steve Plunkett Responding to God s Word *Affirmation of Faith (unison) from A Declaration of Faith The church is founded on Jesus Christ. Gathered around the Word and sacraments, those who confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, together with their children, have formed a corporate, visible body in pilgrimage with God across the centuries. The church has sought to order its life and ministry in obedience to the teaching of the first apostles. It has attempted to carry out Christ s commission in various institutional forms and structures that demonstrate both continuity and change. We acknowledge that Christ chooses to be known in the world through this community of ordinary people, therefore we dare not despise or abandon the church. Christ is the head of the church, therefore we are responsible to Christ when we make policy and decisions in the church. Christ is the foundation of the church, therefore it will not fall despite our weakness. We are confident that the Lord of the church will judge and defeat our sinful intentions and actions, help us in our weakness and blindness, and use the church to accomplish his purposes. Amen. *Hymn 282 If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee wer nur den lieben gott Commissioning of Stephen Leaders Moment for Stephen Ministry David Strutton Presentation of Tithes & Offerings Organ Offertory O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go Robert J. Hughes *Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Prayers of the People and The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. *Hymn 384 O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go st. margaret *Benediction *Postlude If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee J. S. Bach *Those who are able are asked to stand. x Latecomers may be seated.

3 The flowers in the chancel are given to the glory of God by Doug Boyd, Ann Boyd Merritt, and Bonnie Boyd McCormick in loving memory of their parents, Dick and Betty, and their brother, David. Today three of our Stephen Ministers are being commissioned as Stephen Leaders. They are Karen Dower, Marissa Glasschroeder, and David Strutton. Abigail Lewis is serving in worship today as the acolyte. Our thanks to Phil Solyntjes for conducting the choir today. Next Sunday the Sacrament of Holy Communion will be received in the pews at the 10:50 service and by intinction at the 8:30 and 6:15 services. Welcome! We are delighted that you have joined us for worship today and pray that you experience the presence of Jesus Christ in our midst. For more information about St. Andrew and our ministry together, please stop by the Visitor s Welcome Center in the narthex. If you are interested in becoming a member of this congregation, we will gladly provide you with that information. The session, our governing body, will be in the parlor following the worship service to receive new members this morning. Reception for Stephen Ministers Following the 10:50am Service The Stephen Ministers invite everyone to a reception immediately following the 10:50 worship service in honor of our new Stephen Leaders. We would also welcome visiting with you about how to become a Stephen Minister. October 6 Is World Communion Sunday The Peacemaking Offering will be received during the 10:50am morning worship service on October 6. The offering envelopes are in the pew racks today and your gift will be used to further peacemaking efforts in Denton, as well as at Grace Presbytery, the Synod of the Sun, and the General Assembly Mission Council levels of the PC(USA). Thank you for giving generously! Children s offering banks are in the Narthex. Visit our Facebook page to see a video of the peacemaking efforts of the PC(USA). Children s Rooms are being Redesigned The dust is flying as the dedicated space for the new children s rooms is under construction. These rooms have been long anticipated, and we re very grateful for the memorial money and anonymous gift that have made the construction possible. Thank you for the generosity of our adults for setting aside this space for the needs of our ministry to children. Rooms under construction are 201, 202, 203 and the library. We invite you to watch the progress as it takes place on the 2nd floor of the educational wing.

4 Prayer Concerns This Week Abi Mattson Larry Monroe Madelyn Flesher, friend of Carol and Doug Hill Jim Rayner, friend of Patricia Gifford The family of Mary Lilley, aunt of Lisa Haddad A complete list of the ongoing prayer concerns is available in the Narthex. Super Wednesday Wednesday, October 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Menu: Spaghetti with Meatballs, Manicotti, Italian Chopped Salad, Liz s Garlic Cheese Bread element Rec Center, 6:00-7:30pm CREW CONNECT Rec Center, 6:00-7:30pm The Psalms: History s Song Book Fellowship Hall, 6:30pm Adam LaSpata Self-defense for Women Room 209, 6:30pm Elizabeth Hinkle-Turner C. S. Lewis: The Person, Literature, & Christian Thought Room 205, 6:30pm Jennie Huang Discovering God s Vision for Your Life: You and Your Spiritual Gifts Room 200, 6:30pm Diane Smith Quilting Rec Center Mezzanine, 6:30pm Nancy Griffin and Elizabeth Hagen Pilates Class begins October 9 in Room 209 New Sunday Evening Worship Director Jordan Burchill is a recent graduate of UNT with a bachelor of music degree in Jazz studies with guitar as his performance concentration. He has been singing, playing and writing his own original songs since a young age, has won songwriting awards, in addition to recording and traveling across the U.S. with his own original band, the J. Walkers. Jordan has ministered through music in a variety of churches, and we are excited to welcome him to St. Andrew. Please join us for worship this Sunday evening! 2013 Diaper Drive Imagine being faced with the choice between buying food for your family or yourself or buying diapers for your child or yourself. This is an unfortunate reality for many folks today. The Community Outreach Committee is requesting your help with this need. Between September 11 and September 29, please bring packages of diapers (all sizes are needed) to Super Wednesday or to church on Sunday. We will have designated drop-off areas in the narthex and in Fellowship Hall. If you prefer, monetary donations will be gladly accepted. Please include your offering envelope number and Diaper Drive in the memo section on your check. Thanks for your support! Date for Eight and Special Activities Sign-up Sheets Are Here There is still time to get your sign-up forms in for Date for Eight and Special Activities. Blank forms are available in the church office. Please return all forms to the church office by Sunday, September 29. If you have any questions, please ask Judy Stoughton ( or candjstoughton@aol.com). Let s all have some wonderful fellowship together this fall! September Give-A-Meal Canned Soup or Peanut Butter, Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruit Optional: Dry Milk, Cereal, Baby Food Connect with us facebook.com/standrewdenton twitter.com/standrewdenton St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a joyful community of faith committed to Worshiping in ways that inspire awe and praise; Growing in God s Word; Practicing the radical hospitality of divine grace; Sharing God s love with people of diverse backgrounds and ages; Reaching out to human need in Denton and beyond; Growing in all forms of giving time, talent, and treasure; Becoming faithful disciples of Jesus as we learn to love God with all that is in us, and the neighbor as the self.

5 The Week at a Glance TODAY 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:50 a.m. Worship Service 5:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Where does evil come from?, Chancel Chat 6:15 p.m. CREW, The Den Tuesday, October 1 1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting, The Den 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Afternoon Women s Bible Study, Room 206 6:00 p.m. Mission Mixer, The Den 6:30 p.m. Parish Life, Room 200 7:30 p.m. Diaconate Meeting, Room 208 Wednesday, October 2 12:00 p.m. bulletin Deadline 5:30 p.m. Super Wed. Meal, Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. element, Rec Center CREW CONNECT, Rec Center 6:15 p.m. Covenant Choir, Children s Choir Rm. 6:15 p.m. Children s Recreation 6:20 p.m. Handbells, Adult Choir Room 6:30 p.m. Adult Tracks 7:00 p.m. Noel Choir, Children s Choir Room 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir, Adult Choir Room Thursday, October 3 8:00 a.m. Men s Breakfast & Bible Study, Cartwright s Ranch House

6 St. Andrew PresbyterianChurch 300 W. Oak Street Denton, TX Phone (940) Fax (940) Stephen W. Plunkett, Pastor Brandon D. Lewis, Assoc. Pastor Lisa Patterson, Assoc. Pastor Morris Martin, Minister of Music Hye-Jean Choi, Organist St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation. Children s Chapel During the 10:50 worship service, children ages three years through kindergarten go to chapel immediately following the Children s Sermon. The 10 Best Ways Jan Lewis & Melanie Lewis Godly Play seeks to tell the stories of the faith so that children hear and remember these stories and become engaged in them. It also provides a place and opportunities for children to begin exploring the purpose and meaning of worship. Parents may come upstairs to the Children s Chapel to pick children up following the 10:50 service. Sunday School Classes Nursery Room 102 Preschool, 9:30am Room 100 Completed K-5 th, 9:30am Rooms Youth, 9:45-10:30am 6th/7th Grade Class High School Sunday School The Den The Den Adults, 9:30-10:30am Breakfast Club Lisa Patterson Room 206/208 Discussion of last week s Bible readings from Esther and Job. Mighty Acts John Mikow Room 100 Present Word Pastor s Class Steve Plunkett Room 207/209 Discussion of last week s Bible readings from Esther and Job. Pathfinders Richard Sale Room 205 Love Wins, by Rob Bell Sojourner Class Diane Smith Room 200 Discover your spiritual gifts. Current year giving through August: Commitments year-to-date $641,752 Actual year-to-date $579,112 Deficit on commitments $ 62,640 In addition, Undesignated Giving has not met expectations, leaving a total deficit year-to-date of $84,492. Please help! St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).